A young woman, who has recently suffered acute stress, asks the nurse why she seems to be more sensitive to stress than her husband. The nurse explains that a contributor to this phenomenon is:
A) thyroid production.
B) adrenal function.
C) estrogen levels.
D) cortisol.
E) glucose.
Ans: C
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Women have higher levels of estrogen, which are associated with greater sensitivity to stress and a tendency towards being emotionally supportive and building meaningful relationships.
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